Cottage Bakery and Cafe 1382 Pembina Hwy, 204-284-3602, 300 Edison Ave, 204-338-0663. Savoury breakfast and lunch options beside pies, pastries and cookies make this Winnipeg establishment a top spot. A, IA, M, V Crumb Queen / Andy’ s Lunch 2-166 Osborne St, 204-997-0181. Chef made stacked sandwiches and pastas lure mid-day noshers, baker co-owner turns out airy honey crullers and croissants for the coffee crowd at this cute Village cafe.
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Dan’ s Cafe & Lounge 254 Edmonton St., 204-254-5387. Downtown’ s newest sweet spot to grab coffee and a treat. Its’ sweet lineup of exquisite desserts is enough to tempt an indulgence.
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The Frenchway 238 Lilac St, 204‐421‐9002. Lilac Street bakery and café specializes in breakfast and lunch fare. Don’ t miss this delectable patisserie.
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Hildegard’ s Bakery 100-686 Portage Ave, 204‐615-0889; The Village at Pineridge Hollow. Baked goods, wood-fired pizza and fresh organic flour breads distinguish this gem. WA, LP, IA, M, V Hudson Bagels 79 Sherbrook St, hudsonbagels. ca. Tucked away on trendy Sherbrook St., this heavenly scented bagel shop features a“ Winnipeg Style” bagel made fresh daily and in a variety of flavours. A, IA, M, V
La Panaderia 218 Princess St, 204‐599-3125. This Latin American style bakery seduces its customers with classic churros, cheesecakes and airy tres leches cake. WA, IA, M, V Stella’ s Café & Bakery 8 locations, stellas. ca. Famous breakfast items alongside a vast selection of entrées, hearty soups, sandwiches and homey curries.
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Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave, 204‐237‐0743. Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish bakery cafe offering sweets and packaged items for gifting. WA, IA, M, V
CAFÉ / ICE CREAM
Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226. Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients. Arabic flavours offer exotic and intriguing concoctions. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Chocoberry Dessert House 470 River Ave, 204-615-9998. Tucked into a basement storefront off the Osborne Village strip is a chocolate lover’ s dream where sundaes are oh so extra. A, IA, M, V bestlist
Dug and Betty’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St, 204-417-0026. Gourmet ice cream creations are served alongside chef driven French bistro fare. Try the French onion grilled cheese. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, Eva’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave, 204-452-3827. This chic spot serves premium house-made Argentinean gelato. Dulce de leche is a signature flavour.
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Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave, 204-942-7087. Supreme ice cream alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space. Try the rotating selection of unusual fun flavours. WA, LP, IA, M, V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave, Johnston Terminal. Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space. IA, M, V Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204‐475‐8765. This Corydon institution offers powerful flavours of Italian ice cream. Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are dished out too. LP, SP, IA, M, V Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd, 204-309-0606. Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit medleys are worth their lavish price at this cute Korean dessert café. WA, A, IA, M, V The Supreme Ice Cream Shoppe 1295 Jefferson Ave, 204-633-3771. Filipino Halo-Halo treats, a mix of ice cream, shaved ice, fruit and tapioca, are served alongside bubble tea, gelati and savoury Pinoy entrées.
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CARIBBEAN
K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave, 204-415-5550, Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers. Try the excellent jerk chicken for a flavourful kick. LP, A, IA, M, V
CASINO DINING
Loft 180 484 McPhillips St, 204-957-2500. Step away from the casino floor to experience the new space, where enticing cocktails and smart fare win big. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Mango’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury, MB, 1‐877‐775‐8259. Canadian and tropical delights served in a retro setting at South Beach Casino.
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Oasis Bar & Grill 21-9-14 Hwy 5 South, Carberry, MB. 1‐855‐370‐7263. Housed in the Sand Hills Casino, a new menu offers a mix of casual snacks and redefined entrées. Don’ t miss the bison fettucine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
CHINESE
Dim Sum Kingdom Restaurant 2677 Pembina Hwy, 204‐269‐7799. More than 50 types of dim sum available at this Winnipeg mainstay.
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Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943‐4655. The city’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for dim sum lunches. Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners. WA, LP, A, IA, M, North Garden 6‐33 University Cres, 204-275‐2591. Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties on offer. Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave, 204-691-1213. Bright, minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics. Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐6868. Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd. Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients. WA, LP, IA, M, V
COFFEE
Colosimo Coffee Six Locations. Treats from La Belle Baguette and Bagelsmith can be enjoyed with a latte at these community centred spots. Fresh roast is sold by the bag. IA, M, V Empty Cup Collective Seven locations citywide, emptycup. co. Beans are roasted behind a sleek bar serving faves like frothy nitro cold brew. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Harrisons 25 Forks Market Rd, 270 Waterfront Dr, 204-290-2402. Local chainlet roasts and sells beans and steaming cups of coffee beverages. WA, IA, M, V Lavanda 3-185 Smith St, 204-219-8587 Owner Marcede Sebelius serves cappuccinos, baked goods and plant based savouries in style. IA, M, V Little Sister Coffee Maker 470 River Ave, 539 Osborne St. Neighbourhood hub attracts remote workers for upping the caffeine ante Flavours such as cascara spice or rootbeer have gained a cult following. SP, M, V Make Coffee + Stuff 751 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐0101. Blank, gallery-style walls house rotating exhibits. Visitors can engage with art over an espresso in a cool, minimalist environment. WA, SP, M, V Mountain Bean 2001 Henderson Hwy, 204-334-6959. Log cabin inspired coffee shop with a large stone fireplace surrounded by comfy seating transports guests at this north end hub. WA IA, M, V
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